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Portuguese Water Dog

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Key Takeaways

  • Medium breed belonging to the Working Dogs group, known for typical breed characteristics.
  • High-energy breed best suited for active owners who can provide plenty of daily exercise and mental stimulation.
  • Easy to train and a good choice for first-time owners; responds well to positive reinforcement.
  • Low-maintenance coat with minimal shedding; suitable for allergy sufferers.

Quick Facts

Group

Working Dogs

Size

Medium

Life Span

10-14 years

Popularity

#54

Puppy Price

$2500-$2800

Energy Level

High

Shedding Level

Minimal

Trainability

Easy to Train

Common Names & Aliases

Cao De AguaPortieWater Dog
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⚖️Portuguese Water Dog Pros & Cons

Advantages

  • Allergy Friendliness:Hypoallergenic breed, ideal for allergy sufferers

  • Shedding Level:Minimal shedding, easy to maintain

  • Affection Level:Exceptionally devoted and affectionate

  • Lifestyle Adaptability:Exceptionally adaptable, thrives anywhere

  • Training Difficulty:Highly trainable, great for first-time owners

  • Child Compatibility:Excellent with children, patient and gentle

  • Dog Friendly:Very friendly with other dogs

Disadvantages

  • Energy Rating:Very high energy, needs constant activity

  • Activity Requirement / Exercise Need:High exercise needs, requires active lifestyle

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Price and Availability

Price Range

$2500-$2800

If you choose to purchase the Portuguese Water Dog, you should know that the mentioned amount of money is an average of the collected data from breeders' sites and puppy finder places. If you have a Portuguese Water Dog for sale, please advertise it on a reliable website to make sure the Portuguese Water Dog gets to a happy place.

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Availability

5/5

Availability

Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get. There is a risk of overbreeding, as it is an extremely popular breed.

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History

History of the Portuguese Water Dog As the name says, the Portuguese Water Dog – also known as Cao de Aqua (dog of the water) – is originated in Portugal. Once these dogs lived all along the Portuguese coast and helped the fishermen to drive fish into nets, retrieve lost tackle, and before the inven

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Recognition

Classifications

AKC Classification
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.

This breed is recognized by the following organizations:

American Kennel Club
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Australian National Kennel Council
Canadian Kennel Club
The Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Portuguese Water Dog is a great choice for allergy sufferers due to its low-shedding coat.

The Portuguese Water Dog needs moderate grooming with regular brushing and occasional professional care.

The Portuguese Water Dog barely sheds at all, perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance coat.

The Portuguese Water Dog is extremely energetic and needs constant activity throughout the day, ideal for very active owners who enjoy outdoor adventures.

highly trainable and eager to please, making the Portuguese Water Dog ideal for first-time dog owners who want a responsive companion.

The Portuguese Water Dog is excellent with children, patient and gentle, making it a perfect family companion.

The Portuguese Water Dog is very friendly with other dogs and enjoys canine companionship.

The Portuguese Water Dog requires high levels of daily exercise, including long walks, runs, or active play.

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Portuguese Water Dog Comments, Reviews and Questions

Lynne

2021-02-06

Our first PWD is a black curly boy. He is the best dog ever! He's gentle, affectionate, and loyal. We love him so much we got a second PWD (brown, wavy). This one is different from the first. This one is vocal and high energy.

Roisin

2020-05-25

Best decision ever (1st dog!)! Pango, my 10mth old PWD is wonderful! Smart & was/ is easy to train. Can't imagine life without him. He loves everyone, particularly children & other dogs. If you love walks, fun & cuddles, then this is the dog for you!

Amanda

2020-05-14

A great dog and is very soft. doesn't shed at all! It helped my son get over his internet addiction and he now only plays on weekends 30 minutes. He doesn't want to play more then that!

Anna

2020-05-14

Very loving and smart! Needs a lot of exercises and loves to play with other dogs.

Miguel Ferreira

2019-05-27

The best breed in the world

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